Joel 2:8

thrust. jostle, or press.

walk. march, as in Joel 2:7.

sword. weapons. Hebrew. shelach. missiles, supposed to be "a late word" because not used earlier than 2 Chronicles 23:10; 2 Chronicles 32:5.Nehemiah 4:17; Nehemiah 4:23. but it is used in Job 33:18; Job 36:12.Song of Solomon 4:13.

they shall not, &c. Compare Revelation 9. The whole scene belongs to "the day of the Lord". Only confusion arises from not keeping the symbol distinct from what is symbolized.

be wounded. stop.